Location & Surroundings
Gitambutso is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,545 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 65 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 99 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 0' 32" S, 29° 53' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1545 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 637 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:55
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gitambutso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitambutso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 842 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
38 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 18.1 | 1.2 | 329 | 58 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 2.3 | 111 | 47 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 55.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 4.1 | 110 | 33 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 842.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 24 | 49 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 213.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.8 | 84 | 51 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 4.1 | 82 | 43 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 85.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 2.3 | 95 | 26 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 944.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 1.9 | 268 | 51 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 250.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.3 | 1.1 | 319 | 49 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 139 | 47 | 1,015.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 72 | 69.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 3.9 | 168 | 45 | 1,010.3 | 0.05 / 0.09 | 92 | 558.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.5 | 331 | 61 | 1,012.0 | 0.16 / 0.25 | 50 | 149.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.0 | 1.9 | 322 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 1.30 / 1.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitambutso?
Now 18.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 842 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitambutso today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gitambutso?
Local time is 13:55. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitambutso?
Gitambutso is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gitambutso?
DEM 1,545 m.
Where is Gitambutso located?
It is at -4.00880, 29.89320 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitambutso in?
It is in Burundi.